Have you ever wondered why certain people in your life seem to react more intensely to the world around them? Whether it’s a spouse ...

HSP is not a disorder, but a personality trait shared by about 15-20% of the population. If you find yourself nodding along, you might be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). The term HSP, coined by Dr ...

Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) can feel like a rollercoaster ride. HSPs experience their surroundings more intensely, which can lead to sensory overload. Imagine sitting in a math class, ...

Growing up, I was a quirky kid. I hated anything that was tight around my waist, so pantyhose were purchased three sizes too big. I could sense when my parents were fighting, even when no words were ...

In 1997, psychologist Elaine Aron introduced the Highly Sensitive Person Scale, which has been used to measure a trait called sensory-processing sensitivity. Aron categorized people with high ...

Your strengths as a highly sensitive person might be underestimated, but they’re truly a hidden superpower when seen through the right lens. Being highly sensitive in a world that often praises ...

Sometimes, we describe certain people in our lives by saying, “Nothing gets past them.” These are the people who seem to have an eagle eye for the tiniest changes taking place around them—they can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. A Highly sensitive person (HSP) is a personality identified ...